JESUS IN AFRICA

Jesus loves the African people. Jesus lived in Egypt, which is in Africa, as a young boy.

Matthew Chapter 2

13. And when they (the wise men) were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.

14. When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:

15. And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.

(Also compare Jeremiah 31: 15 with Matthew 2:16-18)

When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt. Hosea 11:1.

Israel, as a child, represents our Lord Jesus, who as a child was called out of Egypt to minister unto the Jews in their homeland.

This verse also refers to the exodus of the Jews from Egypt at the time of Moses. Jesus personifies Israel in Hosea 11:1.

Note that many Old Testament prophecies have multiple layers which have rich symbolism. Many events of the Old Testament foreshadowed the ministry of Jesus Christ. For example, Moses lifting up a serpent symbolized the atoning sacrifice and cruxifiction of Jesus Christ. See John 3:14-16.